Japanese Leading Economic Index declined in June
The Japanese Leading Economic Index (LEI) decreased in June by 0.5%, while the Coincident Economic Index also fell 0.5%, says the Conference Board. June...
Global economic growth forecast, despite risks
Even though economic uncertainties and geopolitical problems have emerged, global economic growth should continue, says Richard Hoey, Chief Economist at BNY Mellon, in his...
Could executive time management improve? Yes
A survey on executive time management found that most business leaders say they do not spend enough time on the right things. The study,...
Chinese record trade surplus in July
A surprise rise in exports and a decline in imports resulted in a Chinese record trade surplus in July. The economic recoveries in the...
Underwriters influence stock prices
Researchers found that underwriters influence stock prices. Companies that use the same lead underwriter tend to have stock prices that move in unison, a...
Commerzbank Q2 net profit soared
Commerzbank Q2 net profit more than doubled to €100 million compared to €40 million in Q2 2013, as the German bank continued to divest...
Adidas Q2 net profit slide
Adidas Q2 net profit slid 16% due to currency pressures, a volatile business environment in Russia, lackluster golf sales, and higher World Cup marketing...
Bank of America settlement worth $17bn
A Bank of America settlement worth $17 billion is likely to be agreed soon with the US government to resolve allegations of selling toxic...
Putin curbs agricultural imports
In a bizarre retaliatory move that will exacerbate his country’s food supply and fuel inflation, Putin curbs agricultural imports from selected countries, specifically those...
Italian GDP shrank again in Q2 – now officially in recession
The Italian GDP shrank again in the second quarter, after contracting in the first. Economists had forecast marginal growth. A country is said to be...